Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
4 ounces Good Quality Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
2 Large Eggs
2 Large Egg Yolks
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
Pinch Salt
2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously butter four 6-ounce ramekins. Dust with cocoa powder and set aside
- Combine chopped dark chocolate and butter in a bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds
- In a bowl, whisk together whole eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and thickened
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until combined
- Fold in all-purpose flour and salt until just mixed
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and center is soft
- Let rest for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto a plate to serve
Notes
Do not overbake as this will turn the lava cake into a regular cake.
Serve immediately for the best molten center.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12-14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg